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The Symptoms of Mold Sensitivity

Exposure to mold can cause a variety of symptoms. When you have a sensitive immune system, your body will respond to the inhalation of mold spores. Your immune system develops antibodies to fight the invasion of mold spores. Certain molds, such as black mold, can cause serious infections and toxic responses in people.

  1. Allergic Reactions

    • Mold allergies develop as sneezing, runny nose and coughing. Itchy and watery eyes can also occur. Symptoms may occur during the summer or year round, depending on the presence of mold, as indicated by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Developing red eyes or skin rashes may happen.

    Asthma Symptoms

    • An asthma attack can develop in asthmatics allergic to mold, as the Environmental Protection Agency states. When you inhale mold spores and the spores reach your lungs, allergic responses are triggered. Chest tightness, wheezing or gasping for air will develop. Coughing may also occur.

    Mold Complications

    • Chronic exposure to mold can develop complications. Allergic fungal sinusitis can develop, whereby fungus grows within your sinuses. The infection can lead to an impacted growth of fungus. Breathing will become impaired due to the sinus infection. Your lungs can become inflamed by mold spores, resulting in long-term coughing. Severe symptoms develop as a fever and difficulty with breathing.

    Black Mold Sensitivity

    • Black mold may cause symptoms that include nausea, diarrhea and headache. Rashes, dizziness, memory loss and coughing can occur. Bleeding of the lungs may occur in infants, the Mayo Clinic notes. Other symptoms include runny nose, watery eyes, lethargy and body aches.

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